Supply chain disruption is no longer the exception, it’s the norm. From cyberattacks to port shutdowns, a single weak link can stall an entire business.

In InsuranceNewsNet, Jeff Lang, President of Retail P&C at Venbrook, outlines four critical insurance policies that help companies strengthen resilience and protect against today’s complex risks.

The Gulf Coast has avoided any major tropical storms so far this hurricane season, but the Gulf’s luck could soon change, AccuWeather hurricane experts say.

Water temperatures in the Gulf are exceptionally warm, creating conditions for rapid intensification of storms. AccuWeather predicts heightened danger of tropical storms or developing in the region by mid-September. The news agency compared the Gulf to a giant bathtub, with water temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s. Warmer water is known to fuel tropical storms.

Climate change has become an immediate operational concern for businesses worldwide, with extreme weather events increasingly disrupting industries and supply chains. As regulatory frameworks evolve and environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements tighten, companies are under pressure to identify, assess and manage climate-related risks that can affect their financial stability and long-term viability.

The cybercrime industry is largely organized around one motivation: to get the target person, company or organization to shell out a significant amount of money. But it is not the only one. Ever since the first malware was created, other types of interests have gone hand in hand with security breaches and, in the current international context, are taking on new relevance.

As the cyber market matures, it’s increasingly evident that fighting off cyberattacks is going to be an ongoing team effort. Brokers, carriers, cybersecurity organizations and insureds all play a role, from security to training to assessing adequate coverage.

Artificial intelligence isn’t just reshaping how employees work—it’s also reshaping how they think about their workplaces. A new report from CalypsoAI shows how AI is affecting trust, policy compliance, and attitudes towards authority in the office.

Two U.S. legislators have launched a bipartisan effort to gather information that will show exactly how increasing wildfire risk is affecting private homeowners insurers and their customers.

As data center construction booms across the United States, a pair of legal experts recently said the lack of commercial insurance products customized for data centers present potential pitfalls that could surface if operators aren’t paying close attention to policy language.

Catastrophes spanning wildfires in Los Angeles to severe storms across other parts of the U.S. are set to drive this year’s overall insured losses well above the historical average for the industry, according to Munich Re.